BMW 3-Series (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	BMW 3-Series	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	103.9 in	6.7 in
Length	182.1 in	180.9 in	1.2 in
Width	71.3 in	70.7 in	0.6 in
Height	56.5 in	66.4 in	-9.9 in
Curb Weight	3545 lb.	3322 lb.	223 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	57.0 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	43.0 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.8 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	38.0 in	-3 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.5 ft³	34.4 ft³	-16.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.0 ft³	74.7 ft³	-21.7 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series

2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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